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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.76, 615.83 and 194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.76, 615.83 and 194.09 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.76 : 615.83 = 194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.76/615.83 = 194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.76x = 615.83 × 194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.76x = 119,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,522.40/410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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